Hobby Hunting Divides Germany and Switzerland: Activists Demand Ban
A controversial issue has resurfaced in Germany and Switzerland, with animal rights activists clashing with hobby hunters. The debate centres around the ethics and legality of hunting, with each side presenting starkly different viewpoints.
The term 'sect' has been used to describe the community of hobby hunters, due to their radical views that often contradict societal ethical values. Their practices have been criticized as increasingly brutal, with hunting degenerating into a money-driven slaughter of wildlife, rather than a means of preserving biodiversity or protecting individual animals.
The 'hunter' sect is characterized by a unique jargon, death rituals, martial music, and a glorification of violence. They also engage in ideological brainwashing, promote pseudo-science, and use militant media propaganda to spread their views. Their nature experiences are often anachronistic, further isolating them from mainstream society.
In contrast, animal protectors advocate for ethical, scientific, and sustainable regulation of wildlife populations. They argue that hobby hunters, in their pursuit of ideologies rooted in wildlife biology, create population problems where there would otherwise be none.
PETA Deutschland, a prominent organization opposing hobby hunters' practices, consistently campaigns for a ban on leisure hunting and angling. They condemn events like 'Jagd & Angeln' trade shows and criticize political support for hunting, deeming it animal cruelty and unnecessary intervention in nature.
Associations with mafia-like structures, corruption, and crime have also been linked to hobby hunters' shooting culture in many places. Their aggressive tactics, including missionary zeal among children in schools and politics, have further fueled the controversy.
Switzerland's criminal code punishes the distribution or display of violence against humans or animals, with potential imprisonment or fines. Hobby hunters' unsportsmanlike conduct has also been found to violate animal protection laws in many countries.
The debate surrounding hobby hunters' practices continues to divide Germany and Switzerland. While some argue for the preservation of traditional hunting practices, others demand stricter regulations and even bans, citing ethical concerns, environmental impacts, and legal violations. As the controversy persists, both sides must engage in open dialogue to find a balanced solution that respects animal welfare and upholds the law.
